A passenger flying on IndiGo's Bengaluru to Bhopal flight 6E 6465 raised concerns after discovering a missing seat cushion. Yavanika Raj Shah shared her ordeal on social media, garnering widespread attention. IndiGo responded, stating the cushions were replaced for cleaning, with cabin crew informing customers of the change. Despite reassurances, social media users expressed humor and skepticism, suggesting various scenarios for the missing cushion. The incident underscores the importance of transparency and communication between airlines and passengers, highlighting the need for improved maintenance procedures to ensure passenger comfort and safety.          

Pramod Yadav, BJP's Jaunpur district unit president, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants near Bodhpur village turn. The attackers, feigning to deliver a 'card', fired thrice, leaving Yadav, 55, dead. The assailants fled, leaving their bike behind. Yadav, also the BJP Kisan Morcha leader, was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Jaunpur SP Ajaipal Sharma confirmed deployment of multiple teams for the assailants' arrest, citing vital leads in the investigation. Yadav had contested the 2012 assembly elections against Jagriti Singh, wife of ex-MP Dhananjay Singh, recently convicted in a kidnapping and extortion case.

Akrit Pran Jaswal, a prodigious boy from Himachal Pradesh, gained fame as the "world's youngest surgeon" after performing surgery at age 7. Showing exceptional abilities from a young age, he walked, talked, and read English classics by 5. At 12, he became the youngest university student in India, boasting an IQ of 146 at 13. Jaswal worked on cancer research at IIT Kanpur since childhood, and by 17, he pursued a master's in chemistry. His remarkable journey includes operating on an 8-year-old burn victim's hands, garnering global attention, and even appearing on Oprah Winfrey's talk show.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. Unveiling projects worth ₹6,400 crore, he dedicated ₹5,000 crore to boost the agri-economy in Jammu and Kashmir. Launching national tourism initiatives worth ₹1,400 crore, including the Hazratbal shrine's development, Modi distributed appointment letters to 1,000 new government hires. The public, donning Modi masks, gathered at Bakshi Stadium for his address, while stringent security measures, including drones and CCTV, were in place. This marks Modi's return to the Kashmir Valley after over five years.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested an extension from the Supreme Court to submit details on electoral bonds to the Election Commission, seeking a deadline extension from March 6 to June 30. The SBI cites the challenge of decoding 44,434 information sets due to the issuance of 22,217 electoral bonds between April 2019 and February 2024. This move raises concerns about the government compromising financial systems for political gains, as it proceeded with electoral bonds despite objections from the Reserve Bank of India, which initially recommended only its Mumbai office issue the bonds.

Fire erupted on the 14th floor of a 17-storey building in Mumbai's Pali Hill. The upscale Nawroj Hill Society was attended by four fire engines and Fire Brigade vehicles. Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez resides on the 15th floor. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the flames, originating from a room with household articles and wooden furniture, were extinguished after over an hour. The incident occurred at 8 PM, with the fire under investigation.

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah alleges coercion as PM Modi gears up for his inaugural visit to Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation. Accusations arise that J&K administration mandates employee presence at the event, threatening disciplinary action for non-compliance. Amid preparations for Modi's address and unveiling of ₹6,400 crore projects, controversy swirls as schools shut, exams postponed, and drone operations banned in Srinagar. Abdullah's claims fuel debate over political mobilization strategies in the region.

Amidst a severe water crisis in Bengaluru's RR Nagar and Pattanagere areas, the lone water purification plant has initiated water rationing, offering water canisters at Rs 5 each. Residents endure long queues, limited to one canister per family. Operating for just two hours in the morning and evening, locals, including the elderly, face hardships accessing water. Allegations arise of discrimination against those accompanied by family members. Even residents of gated communities face scarcity, as borewells dry up, and private tanker supplies diminish due to government regulations.

In compliance with a directive from the Calcutta High Court, the West Bengal Police relinquished custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Shahjahan is implicated in allegedly instigating a mob attack on Enforcement Directorate officers during a raid related to a multi-crore ration distribution scam in Sandeshkhali. The CBI will now spearhead the investigation into the attack, which transpired on January 5. Despite initial reluctance from the Bengal Police, Shahjahan's transfer to CBI custody ensued after the High Court's scathing remarks questioning the police's impartiality in the case.          

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a ₹10 lakh reward for information on the suspect involved in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru. Shared on social media, a CCTV image reveals the suspect in a grey shirt, black pants, and beige cap just moments before the explosion. Despite the Karnataka Chief Minister's optimism, the NIA's reward hints at a lack of leads. The "golden hour" for apprehension may have lapsed, as the suspect was captured entering and leaving the cafe and disembarking from a bus. The blast on March 1 injured at least nine people.